This Year 1 Animal Characteristics Worksheet allows children to look at different animals and their characteristics.

It encourages children to choose an animal, identify which group it belongs to, and explore the features that make it part of that group. By noticing animal characteristics, children build confidence in classifying animals and explaining their choices using simple scientific vocabulary.

This resource complements our How Can We Recognise Different Animals Lesson. Download now!

National Curriculum Objectives:

• Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.